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‘Church is a safe space,’ suggests WVU study on faith community nurses and mental health
Faith communities aren’t solely places for worship and religion, according to West Virginia University research. They can also serve as conduits in addressing the mental health needs of congregants.
August 25, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 25, 2022.
Light up the Night Walk set to raise mental health awareness
The Light up the Night Walk raises money to support Mental Health America (MHA) which is dedicated to promoting mental health and mental health prevention through advocacy, education, research and services.
Aiding Medicaid: WVU researchers partner with state to evaluate pandemic policy changes
A surge in telehealth usage among Medicaid recipients is one result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers with West Virginia University's Office of Health Affairs are working with state Medicaid officials to find out if continuing those services will help Mountain State residents in the long run.
WVU in the News: WVSMA installs Dr. Lisa M. Costello as president
Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, a Morgantown pediatrician, was sworn in as president of the West Virginia State Medical Association on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. WVSMA is the state’s largest physician advocacy and education organization.
August 24, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 24, 2022.
WVU Cancer Institute to host Pink Party for Bonnie’s Bus
The WVU Cancer Institute will hold its annual Pink Party on Monday, Sept. 19, to benefit the Bonnie’s Bus Mobile Mammography Unit. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at The Hotel Morgan in Morgantown and will feature live entertainment by the Bobby Nicholas Band, food, and live and silent auctions.
Providing perspective: WVU School of Nursing professor recommends addiction studies for all types of majors
For Dr. Ashley Tasker, an assistant professor with the West Virginia University School of Nursing, addiction studies is a passion. “We’re surrounded by substance use disorder (SUD),” Tasker said. “We have to be part of the solution.”
August 23, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for August 23, 2022.
WVU in the News: Addiction Nursing Care courses encourage informed, compassionate care
The WVU School of Nursing's Addiction Nursing Care courses have received recent media coverage from the following outlets: West Virginia Public Broadcasting, The Dominion Post and WTRF.